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Starz · 18 hours ago

Sr. Software Engineer

STARZ is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to bridge the gap between high-performance application development and large-scale data systems. The role involves building robust C#/.NET services and APIs for data acquisition and delivery, focusing on scalable architecture and data integrity.

Digital EntertainmentFilmMedia and EntertainmentService IndustrySubscription Service
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Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable C#/.NET Core services and frameworks that automate complex data acquisition pipelines and processing workflows
Build and maintain systems that allow internal applications and users to consume data seamlessly
Utilize AWS CDK and cloud-native technologies to deploy and manage the lifecycle of our applications
Develop tools that translate complex data sets into actionable formats for both technical data scientists and non-technical business leaders
Identify bottlenecks in data delivery and re-design infrastructure for greater scalability and reliability. Recommend and implement ways to improve/ensure data reliability, efficiency, and quality
Collaborate on the design of data-driven UIs/dashboards that allow users to interact with our underlying data models in real time
Implement rigorous automated testing and data validation processes to ensure our "data product" is always accurate
Work in a heavily collaborative environment, taking on a variety of roles, when necessary, with a positive and self-starting attitude

Qualification

C#.NET CoreSQLAWSTypeScriptREST APIsGraphQL APIsDockerInfrastructure as CodeData-driven UI designCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Strong command of C# and .NET Core
Strong command of TypeScript and building/consuming modern REST and GraphQL APIs
Fluent in SQL. Strong understanding of normalization, indexing, and how to write efficient queries against Snowflake or similar cloud data warehouses
Hands-on experience with AWS (specifically EC2/ECS, S3, and Kinesis) and Docker for containerization
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (specifically AWS CDK or Terraform)
4+ years of professional software development experience, with a heavy focus on backend systems and data-intensive applications
Proven track record of building production-grade C# applications that handle high volumes of data
Experience with third-party APIs—handling rate limits, retries, and schema shifts gracefully
Ability to think like a product owner: you don't just move data; you think about how it will be used
BS degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or equivalent technical field

Preferred

Experience with AWS Lambda & Step Functions for serverless orchestration
Familiarity with NoSQL environments like DynamoDB
Previous experience in the Media/Streaming industry or consumer-facing analytics

Benefits

Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
401(k) company matching
Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Company

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television.

H1B Sponsorship

Starz has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2016-06-30Acquired
2013-01-14IPO

Leadership Team

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Jeffrey Hirsch
President and CEO
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Alison Hoffman
President, Domestic Networks
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